Last week, scouts reported a severely wounded black rhino wandering around Save Conservancy. Rangers were despatched to locate the rhino and were met with a horrifying and gruesome sight. The rhino had been shot several times by poachers and the horns had been hacked out. They left the rhino for dead but the poor animal regained consciousness and was found wandering around, obviously in agony.
Vets were called in and as the animal had managed to survive the savage attack and was still eating properly, they decided to try and save it. They darted it and administered masses of antibiotics in the hope that the horrific wound will heal.
The average Canadian uses about 500 plastic bags every year for an average of 12 minutes before they are discarded. Check out the trailer for “Bag it: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” a new film by Susan Beraza.
This is the first of three compelling short videos showcasing the dramatic changes in Alaska’s marine ecosystems through interviews with scientists and Alaska Natives. This introduction to the impacts of climate change in Alaska includes interviews with Alaska Natives, commentary by scientists, and footage from Alaska’s Arctic.
These videos were produced by the Alaska Sea Grant program, the Alaska Marine Conservation Council, COSEE Alaska, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System. (more…)
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Forests are more economically and ecologically beneficial when local residents have a say in how they are managed.
The findings are particularly relevant for small forest patches in regions with high population density—instances that present special challenges for achieving sustainability.
Twenty years ago elephants were being wiped out by poachers. International outcry halted the trade in ivory and elephant herds started to recover. Now, elephants are in crisis once again. The ivory trade continues to flourish and seizures of illegal ivory are skyrocketing. Recently, stockpile sales to Japan and China sent a signal to poachers that it is open season on elephants. The lesson is crystal clear: any legal ivory trade leads to illegal killing.
Join the fight to help free elephants from the threat of ivory poaching. Please sign the petition to urge the European Union to protect the world’s remaining elephants by opposing any further international trade in ivory.
Save the Elephants has been working for two decades to protect elephants from human and environmental threats, including drought. Drought in Mali is increasing due to climate change. Learn more at http://www.google.com/cop15
